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Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
Renowned academic's work to be digitised
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Joseph Ahiao and Matatia Tewhare both pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
‘Vote with your brains’
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.
Pa Enua schools ready to ‘ride the waves’
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The 2022 academic year started this week with a cloud of uncertainty hovering over the future of the school term from the threat of Covid-19 making its way into the country.
Life in the Karekare Bee Hotel
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust’s Gerald McCormack writes about the complexities of life in a bee hotel in Karekare.
‘Listen, listen, and hush up’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A veteran Cook Islands documentary producer shares her interviewing skills and experience with participants of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Project workshop at the National Auditorium.
45 percent vaccine certificates distributed
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Less than half of vaccine certificates have been distributed but a big number have just not been picked up, says a statemen from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
Donation for voluntary fire brigades
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura and Titikaveka volunteer fire brigades will be able to purchase some new equipment and items thanks to a generous donation from one local resident.
In brief: Court news
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 21-year-old man is set to return to his home in Rakahanga after his bail conditions were changed on Thursday in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Seabed exploration applicants receive panel’s endorsements
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
All three applicants seeking seabed minerals exploration licences have received approval of the Licensing Panel, with the final decision now resting with Prime Minister Mark Brown's chaired Cabinet.
‘A lot of work to be done to retain people’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) leaders remain confident despite Covid-19 challenges as they meet for their annual strategy retreat.
Shortcomings of new water system ‘evident in storm’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A lobbyist is again calling out the group responsible for replacing Rarotonga’s water network with more claims the new $90 million system is not up to scratch.
98 kilo Bluefin Tuna 'a rare catch'
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A whopping 98 kilo bluefin tuna was landed on Tuesday on the island of Pukapuka during its annual ‘Kavekave’ deep sea fishing competition.
‘Asset for the future’
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The documentation of the Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ or performing arts “will be beneficial for the country and for our generations to come,” says Matina Oti.
Cook Islands’ human rights to be measured
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.
Aid for weather-affected
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Over $130,000 will be given to the fisheries and agriculture sectors who were financially hit from January’s tropical depression.
Woman with critical injuries flown to NZ
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands woman Kathy Papatua has been flown to New Zealand where she remains in a critical condition following a crash involving two motorcycles on Rarotonga in the early hours of Monday morning.
Are Pa Metua building ready end of Feb
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The new Are Pa Metua building at the eastern end of the Punanga Nui Market (adjacent to the playground) is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
Performing arts 'peu karioi' to be recorded
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ (performing arts) traditions, expressions, craftsmanship and practices will soon be collected and documented.
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